Overview

CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit qualified Tanzanians for the position of Financial Inclusion Coordinator to be based in Dar es Salaam.

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Inclusion Coordinator (PC) will provide strategic and thought leadership for financial inclusion and saving groups in CARE-Tanzania and direct management oversight of the two program initiatives under his/her responsibility, namely the ) PKW Cost Extension focusing on developing a working Fee for Service Model and supporting coordination of the sector as advanced by PKW to date; and (ii) managing the SATF-NMB CBT program, and supporting linkages with CARE'S CHOMOKA initiative. Building on the successes and relationships developed by CARE Tanzania in the sector to date, the position will be responsible for providing strategic decisions on scaling up or sustaining key program initiative results, for effective implementation of their respective activities. The Fi Coordinator will also support the Multiplying Impact work developed by CARE Tanzania, and CARE Gates Funded Learning Facility program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management of the SATF-NMB CBT contract
• Program Management of the PKW CE

• Providing strategic leadership on Financial Inclusion in CARE

• Perform Other Duties as Assigned Promote Gender Equality and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse

This position reports directly to the Women Economic Empowerment Director. S/he is expected to maintain effective working relationships with other CARE staff members.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree in a relevant field with a focus on social economic development, financial service sector, business administration or a Bachelor's Degree and extensive related work experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE:

• At least 5 years' experience in managing projects of similar size and scope having a focus on savings groups, financial inclusion, micro-finance banking, micro-enterprises, and other financial products and services for the poor, and in particular rural poor women.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical knowledge, capacity building and expertise in financial inclusion approaches in program planning and management
• Demonstrated experience leading the integration of financial inclusion approaches in development programs and history of producing Fl analysis, leading Fl measurement initiatives, developing cutting-edge Fl programming.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully raising resources from traditional and non-traditional donors.

• Experience managing staff, and leading and coordinating high performing teams.

• Strong relationships and networks with Financial Inclusion actors; experience in advocacy and partnership management with Fl actors
• Demonstrated experience in project, finance and budget management in development programs funded by variety of donors.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. Operating in Tanzania since 1994, CARE Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty is overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Only a letter of application and CV without supporting documents such as certificates should be sent by email to Human Resources Department TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB, 26th December 2018 at 1700hrs.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.